Senior Land Acquisition Manager at Untypical in Bedford, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

land acquisition

site delivery

contract negotiation

market monitoring

planning management

stakeholder relations

The role will be an integral part of the land team, assisting the Land and Planning Director in helping the business to secure land opportunities to support its short and long-term development plans.

Monitor land market activity
Develop and implement our land acquisition strategy through the identification, acquisition, monitoring and delivery of sustainable opportunities
Working with our Planning, Design, and Partnerships experts to deliver optimal business returns from concept stage.
Raise the profile of the business in the region
Work closely with the wider development team to deliver forward sold additionality where commercially advantageous.
Securing sites each financial year
Negotiating contracts to achieve favourable terms and conditions
Ensure value improvement through smart land acquisition, outstanding management of the planning process, and cost efficiency
Build and develop strong relationships with key external stakeholders, agents, and vendors.
Delivering individual sites from identification to site start and handover.
Be entrepreneurial to secure the best sites on the best commercial terms

Requirements

land legislation

commercial acumen

site acquisition

degree

driving licence

planning applications

We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who will share this passion, to join our team.

Detailed knowledge of legislation relating to the land acquisition process
Commercial acumen shown through successful Developments
Proven track record of securing sites for a house builder
A degree, RICs OR relevant experience in a discipline related to UK Land, Real Estate or Town Planning
Full UK driving licence
Experience supporting successful planning applications both submitted and negotiated
A strong network and examples of building relationships with key contacts

Benefits

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
Bonus Scheme
Holiday Buy Scheme
Car Allowance
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance
26 days holiday with additional bank holidays

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

October 2024

Company Merger Date

The company was formed through the merger of two prominent UK housebuilders.

£125 million

Sustainability-linked Loan

Secured a significant loan to support eco-friendly housing initiatives.

5-star rating

HBF Quality Mark

Achieved the highest rating for housebuilding quality from the HBF (Home Builders Federation).

2,000+ homes/year

Annual Delivery Target

Aims to build and deliver over 2,000 new homes annually across the UK.

Operates across four English regions: Midlands, West, East, and East Anglia.
Specializes in both entry-level and premium housing options.
Pilots innovative low-embodied-carbon housing designs at Landimore Park.
Collaborates with Octopus Energy for zero-bills homes and Pulse Fibre for full-fibre broadband.
Combines traditional design elements with modern energy efficiency and community-focused development.

Culture + Values

78% Overall Score

Employee Survey

The company achieved a high satisfaction rate in its employee survey, reflecting strong employee engagement and well-being.

100% Participation

Team Training

100% of employees participated in comprehensive training programs focused on service excellence, inclusion, and leadership development.

£41k Raised

Charity Initiatives

The company successfully raised £41,131 through dedicated charity initiatives and introduced a personalized volunteering platform.

50% of Staff

DEI Activities

Over 50% of staff engaged in activities focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion through the Inclusion Collective platform.

B Corp certified - official stamp for looking after our people, communities, and the planet
Hosts member workshops and initiatives via the Green Collective (12 events, 250+ members, 50+ companies)

Environment + Sustainability

25.36% reduction

Emissions Reduction

The company has reduced its Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 25.36% and achieved PAS 2060 carbon neutrality for the period 2016–2021.

Carbon Neutral

Carbon Neutrality Achieved

The company has achieved PAS 2060 carbon neutrality for the period 2016–2021.

EPC Rating B

Building Efficiency Target

All buildings are set to achieve an EPC rating of B or above by 2027.

2027 Target

Carbon-Neutral Desks

The company aims to make all desks across all locations carbon-neutral by 2027.

Extended Net Zero target aligned with Science Based Targets initiative to 2050
4 buildings BREEAM certified; Holborn targeting BREEAM Excellent In‑Use
All electricity sourced from renewable energy
Target: all buildings to achieve EPC rating B or above by 2027
Target: carbon‑neutral desks across all locations by 2027
Supports three high‑impact carbon projects: afforestation in China, clean water in Laos, ocean‑bound plastic protection
Onboarding all members on ESG strategy, conducting educational supplier workshops annually
Bi‑annual impact goals: 600 charity hours (2025), Investors in People Gold recertification (2026), B Corp recertification & EPC B for all buildings (2027)

Inclusion & Diversity

50%+ engaged

Staff Participation

Over 50% of staff engaged in DEI-focused activities through the Inclusion Collective.

100% trained

Team Completion

All team members completed inclusion training, reflecting a comprehensive commitment to diversity and inclusion.

78% satisfaction

Employee Survey

Employee survey results indicated an ENPS score of 78%, showing high satisfaction with DEI initiatives.

Published first extended gender pay gap report

Articles

Our story

Hopkins Homes & Tilia Homes unite under untypical

Untypical commitment to gender parity

untypical on LinkedIn

Role

Description

land acquisition

site delivery

contract negotiation

market monitoring

planning management

stakeholder relations

The role will be an integral part of the land team, assisting the Land and Planning Director in helping the business to secure land opportunities to support its short and long-term development plans.

Monitor land market activity
Develop and implement our land acquisition strategy through the identification, acquisition, monitoring and delivery of sustainable opportunities
Working with our Planning, Design, and Partnerships experts to deliver optimal business returns from concept stage.
Raise the profile of the business in the region
Work closely with the wider development team to deliver forward sold additionality where commercially advantageous.
Securing sites each financial year
Negotiating contracts to achieve favourable terms and conditions
Ensure value improvement through smart land acquisition, outstanding management of the planning process, and cost efficiency
Build and develop strong relationships with key external stakeholders, agents, and vendors.
Delivering individual sites from identification to site start and handover.
Be entrepreneurial to secure the best sites on the best commercial terms

Requirements

land legislation

commercial acumen

site acquisition

degree

driving licence

planning applications

We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who will share this passion, to join our team.

Detailed knowledge of legislation relating to the land acquisition process
Commercial acumen shown through successful Developments
Proven track record of securing sites for a house builder
A degree, RICs OR relevant experience in a discipline related to UK Land, Real Estate or Town Planning
Full UK driving licence
Experience supporting successful planning applications both submitted and negotiated
A strong network and examples of building relationships with key contacts

Benefits

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
Bonus Scheme
Holiday Buy Scheme
Car Allowance
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance
26 days holiday with additional bank holidays

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

October 2024

Company Merger Date

The company was formed through the merger of two prominent UK housebuilders.

£125 million

Sustainability-linked Loan

Secured a significant loan to support eco-friendly housing initiatives.

5-star rating

HBF Quality Mark

Achieved the highest rating for housebuilding quality from the HBF (Home Builders Federation).

2,000+ homes/year

Annual Delivery Target

Aims to build and deliver over 2,000 new homes annually across the UK.

Operates across four English regions: Midlands, West, East, and East Anglia.
Specializes in both entry-level and premium housing options.
Pilots innovative low-embodied-carbon housing designs at Landimore Park.
Collaborates with Octopus Energy for zero-bills homes and Pulse Fibre for full-fibre broadband.
Combines traditional design elements with modern energy efficiency and community-focused development.

Culture + Values

78% Overall Score

Employee Survey

The company achieved a high satisfaction rate in its employee survey, reflecting strong employee engagement and well-being.

100% Participation

Team Training

100% of employees participated in comprehensive training programs focused on service excellence, inclusion, and leadership development.

£41k Raised

Charity Initiatives

The company successfully raised £41,131 through dedicated charity initiatives and introduced a personalized volunteering platform.

50% of Staff

DEI Activities

Over 50% of staff engaged in activities focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion through the Inclusion Collective platform.

B Corp certified - official stamp for looking after our people, communities, and the planet
Hosts member workshops and initiatives via the Green Collective (12 events, 250+ members, 50+ companies)

Environment + Sustainability

25.36% reduction

Emissions Reduction

The company has reduced its Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 25.36% and achieved PAS 2060 carbon neutrality for the period 2016–2021.

Carbon Neutral

Carbon Neutrality Achieved

The company has achieved PAS 2060 carbon neutrality for the period 2016–2021.

EPC Rating B

Building Efficiency Target

All buildings are set to achieve an EPC rating of B or above by 2027.

2027 Target

Carbon-Neutral Desks

The company aims to make all desks across all locations carbon-neutral by 2027.

Extended Net Zero target aligned with Science Based Targets initiative to 2050
4 buildings BREEAM certified; Holborn targeting BREEAM Excellent In‑Use
All electricity sourced from renewable energy
Target: all buildings to achieve EPC rating B or above by 2027
Target: carbon‑neutral desks across all locations by 2027
Supports three high‑impact carbon projects: afforestation in China, clean water in Laos, ocean‑bound plastic protection
Onboarding all members on ESG strategy, conducting educational supplier workshops annually
Bi‑annual impact goals: 600 charity hours (2025), Investors in People Gold recertification (2026), B Corp recertification & EPC B for all buildings (2027)

Inclusion & Diversity

50%+ engaged

Staff Participation

Over 50% of staff engaged in DEI-focused activities through the Inclusion Collective.

100% trained

Team Completion

All team members completed inclusion training, reflecting a comprehensive commitment to diversity and inclusion.

78% satisfaction

Employee Survey

Employee survey results indicated an ENPS score of 78%, showing high satisfaction with DEI initiatives.

Published first extended gender pay gap report

Articles

Our story

Hopkins Homes & Tilia Homes unite under untypical

Untypical commitment to gender parity

untypical on LinkedIn